AwkColorized /etc/passwd Here’s a script that will display all the information in the /etc/passwd file, with each type of value (username, UID, GID, home directory, and shell) colorized differently: Explanation: You can customize the script to use different colors and format the output as you prefer. Note that the script… Read More »Colorize Your File with Awk
Troubleshooting Your Way to SuccessHave you ever found yourself staring at a bash script, wondering why on earth it’s not working? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s script and have no idea where to even begin debugging it. Fear not, dear reader! In this blog post, we’ll go over some common pitfalls and how… Read More »Bash Scripting 101: Troubleshooting Your Way to Success
Echo vs Printf: A Head-to-Head ShowdownIntroduction Have you ever found yourself wondering which command is best to use when printing output in a shell script? Do you use echo or printf? Or do you use both interchangeably without really thinking about it? Well, it’s time to settle the debate once and for all. In this… Read More »Echo vs Printf: A Head-to-Head Showdown